WKC Group | Global Environmental Consultancy

WKC Group partnered with Proteus to transform fragmented project, workforce, and financial processes into a single integrated operational platform. The solution enabled real-time visibility across projects, resources, and financial performance, supporting better decision-making across distributed global teams.

At a glance

• Client: WKC Group
• Scope: Operational transformation of project and workforce management
• HQ: Durban, South Africa Users: 100+ internal users
• Field workforce: 80+ users
• Geography: Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa
• Modules: Estimating, project delivery, time tracking, procurement, reporting

The challenge

WKC Group was operating across multiple disconnected systems and manual processes, limiting visibility and control across global operations:

• Data silos between HR, project delivery, and finance systems
• Limited visibility across the full project lifecycle
• Inconsistent tracking of workforce utilisation across regions
• Manual, spreadsheet-driven operational processes
• Fragmented financial control over project costs and procurement

A unified platform was required to connect people, projects, and financial data in real time.

The Solution

We implemented Proteus as the central platform for project execution, workforce management, and financial control—integrating HR, finance, and operational workflows into a single system.

• Workforce integration Integration with BambooHR enabled real-time synchronisation of employee data, availability, and leave, supporting accurate resource planning and forecasting.
• Time and expense tracking Field and office teams captured time and costs directly against projects, reducing manual administration and improving cost accuracy.
• Procurement and cost control Integrated procurement workflows provided full visibility and auditability of project spend, including subcontractors and equipment.
• Finance system integration Seamless integration with Sage enabled accurate and timely transfer of billing and financial data for reporting and invoicing.
• Real-time reporting and visibility Live dashboards provided insight into utilisation, project performance, and financial position across all regions.

Xergy’s role

Xergy led the full implementation and optimisation of the platform, including:

• End-to-end platform configuration and deployment
• Integration with BambooHR (HR) and Sage (finance)
• Design and configuration of project, procurement, and tracking workflows
• User training, rollout support, and adoption enablement
• Post-go-live optimisation and continuous improvement

The Outcomes

The transformation delivered immediate and sustained improvements in operational efficiency, visibility, and financial control:

• Elimination of duplicate data entry through integrated systems
• Improved visibility of workforce utilisation across global teams
• Reduced time spent on month-end close and billing processes
• Real-time insight into project performance and financial position
• Replacement of spreadsheet-based workflows with a single platform
• Strong user adoption driven by simplified, intuitive processes

“Proteus has streamlined how we manage projects across our organisation, reducing administrative effort and improving collaboration. With clearer insight into progress and performance, we are now achieving more predictable and successful project outcomes.”
— Project Leader, WKC Group

Impact

• Workforce visibility: Real-time insight into resource availability and utilisation
• Operational efficiency: Reduced administrative overhead through automation and integration
• Financial control: Clear linkage between time, cost, and billing across projects
• System integration: Connected HR and finance systems into a unified platform
• Global scalability: Successful deployment across geographically distributed teams

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